We can host this training at your preferred location. Contact us!

The Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations (DCFNDU) v1.0 course helps you prepare for entry-level data center roles. In this course, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills you need to configure Cisco® data center technologies including: networking, virtualization, storage area networking, and unified computing. You will get an introduction to Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI™), automation, and cloud computing. You will get hands-on experience with configuring features on Cisco Nexus® Operating System (Cisco NX-OS) and Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®).

Who should attend

Data center administrators
Data center engineers
Systems engineers
Server administrators
Network managers
Cisco integrators and partners

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

Good understanding of networking protocols
Good understanding of the VMware environment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems

These are the recommended Cisco courses that may help you meet these prerequisites:

Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
Introducing Cisco Data Center Networking (DCICN)

Describe the foundations of data center networking
Describe Cisco Nexus products and explain the basic Cisco NX-OS functionalities and tools
Describe Layer 3 first-hop redundancy
Describe Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) connectivity
Describe Ethernet port channels and virtual port channel (VPCs)
Introduce switch virtualization, machine virtualization, and network virtualization
Compare storage connectivity options in the data center
Describe Fibre Channel communication between the initiator server and the target storage
Describe Fibre Channel zone types and their uses
Describe N-Port Virtualization (NPV) and N-Port Identifier Virtualization (NPIV)
Describe data center Ethernet enhancements that provide a lossless fabric
Describe Fibre Channel over Ethernet FCoE
Describe data center server connectivity
Describe Cisco UCS Manager
Describe the purpose and advantages of APIs
Describe Cisco ACI
Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing

Describing the Data Center Network Architectures

Cisco Data Center Architecture Overview
Three-Tier Network: Core, Aggregation, and Access
Spine-and-Leaf Network
Two-Tier Storage Network

Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software

Cisco Nexus Data Center Product Overview
Cisco NX-OS Software Architecture
Cisco NX-OS Software CLI Tools
Cisco NX-OS Virtual Routing and Forwarding

Describing Layer 3 First-Hop Redundancy

Default Gateway Redundancy
Hot Standby Router Protocol
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Gateway Load Balancing Protocol

Describing Cisco FEX

Server Deployment Models
Cisco FEX Technology
Cisco FEX Traffic Forwarding
Cisco Adapter FEX

Describing Port Channels and VPCs

Ethernet Port Channels
Virtual Port Channels
Supported VPC Topologies

Describing Switch Virtualization

Cisco Nexus Switch Basic Components
Virtual Routing and Forwarding
Cisco Nexus 7000 Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs)
VDC Types
VDC Resource Allocation
VDC Management

Describing Machine Virtualization

Virtual Machines
Hypervisor
VM Manager

Describing Network Virtualization

Overlay Network Protocols
Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) Overlay
VXLAN Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Ethernet VPN (EVPN) Control Plane
VXLAN Data Plane
Cisco Nexus 1000VE Series Virtual Switch
VMware vSphere Virtual Switches

Introducing Basic Data Center Storage Concepts

Storage Connectivity Options in the Data Center
Fibre Channel Storage Networking
Virtual Storage Area Network (VSAN) Configuration and Verification

Describing Fibre Channel Communication Between the Initiator Server and the Target Storage

Fibre Channel Layered Model
Fabric Login (FLOGI) Process
Fibre Channel Flow Control

Describing Fibre Channel Zone Types and Their Uses

Fibre Channel Zoning
Zoning Configuration
Zoning Management

Describing Cisco NPV Mode and NPIV

Cisco NPV Mode
NPIV Mode

Describing Data Center Ethernet Enhancements

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Data Center Bridging
Priority Flow Control
Enhanced Transmission Selection
Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) Protocol
Congestion Notification

Describing FCoE

Cisco Unified Fabric
FCoE Architecture
FCoE Initialization Protocol
FCoE Adapters

Describing Cisco UCS Components

Physical Cisco UCS Components
Cisco Fabric Interconnect Product Overview
Cisco I/O Module (IOM) Product Overview
Cisco UCS Mini
Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) Supervisor
Cisco Intersight™

Describing Cisco UCS Manager

Cisco UCS Manager Overview
Identity and Resource Pools for Hardware Abstraction
Service Profiles and Service Profile Templates
Cisco UCS Central Overview
Cisco HyperFlex™ Overview

Using APIs

Common Programmability Protocols and Methods
How to Choose Models and Processes

Describing Cisco ACI

Cisco ACI Overview
Multitier Applications in Cisco ACI
Cisco ACI Features
VXLAN in Cisco ACI
Unicast Traffic in Cisco ACI
Multicast Traffic in Cisco ACI
Cisco ACI Programmability
Common Programming Tools and Orchestration Options

Describing Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Overview
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Computing Services

Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations Training Course in Finland

Finland is a country located in northern Europe. Helsinki is the capital and largest city of the country. The majority of the people are Finns but there is also a small Lapp population in Lapland, where the country is famous for the Northern Lights. Finland's national languages are Finnish and Swedish.

Known for its vast forests, lakes, and natural beauty, Finland is one of the world's largest producers of forest products, such as paper, pulp, and lumber. One of the world's largest sea fortresses Suomenlinna, Rovaniemi with the "White Nights", dogsled safaris and of course the Northern Lights are what makes Finland so popular for tourists. Finland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights and attracts millions of tourists during its seasons.

Finland is home to a thriving technology industry and is widely recognized as one of the world's leading technology hubs. Companies such as Nokia and Rovio (creator of the popular game Angry Birds) are based in Finland. Some of the key factors that have contributed to Finland's success in technology include; strong investment in research and development, a highly educated workforce and fundings.

Finland has a strong educational system, and is widely regarded as one of the world's most literate countries. In fact, Finland's literacy rate is one of the highest in the world, and its students consistently perform well in international tests of math and reading ability.

Also, as a pioneer in environmental sustainability, Finland is known for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and promote clean energy. This Nordic country is also famous for its unique and distinctive cultural heritage, including its traditional folk music and its elaborate traditional costumes.

Helsinki, Finland's capital city, is the country's business center. Helsinki is Finland's largest city, and it is home to many of the country's major corporations and organizations, including many of the country's leading technology firms. The city is also a commercial, trade, and financial center, as well as one of the busiest ports in the Nordic region.

Take advantage of our diverse IT course offerings, spanning programming, software development, business skills, data science, cybersecurity, cloud computing and virtualization. Our knowledgeable instructors will provide you with practical training and industry insights, delivered directly to your chosen venue in Finland.

Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations Training in Finland

Who should attend

Upcoming Trainings

Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations Training in Finland

Who should attend

Prerequisites

What You Will Learn

Outline

Upcoming Trainings